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RICHLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

OCTOBER 9, 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT: Joel F. Wardin, Supervisor           Kevin J. Kreger, Clerk
                                          Linda J. Luplow, Treasurer          Christine Beckrow, Trustee
                                          Brian R. Frederick, Trustee

 

CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Richland Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Wardin at 7:30 P.M. with the Pledge to the Flag.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion by Kevin J. Kreger, second by Brian R. Frederick, to approve and file Minutes of September 11, 2007 and Special – September 11, 2007 as written. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

BILLS: Motion by Linda J. Luplow, second by Kevin J. Kreger, to pay the bills as listed, total of $154,438.98. Roll call vote Beckrow, Yes; Frederick, Yes; Kreger, Yes; Luplow, Yes; Wardin, Yes. (5) yeas, (0) nays. Motion carried.

REPORTS: Motion by Kevin J. Kreger, second by Christine Beckrow, to receive and file the following written reports: Financial/Transfer/Quarterly Statement, Police, Fire, Library and Township Manager’s. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None.

OLD BUSINESS -

POLICY BOOK: Updates and changes were presented as well as a policy book index.

Final adoption of policy book will be at next meeting.

NOISE & PUBLIC NUISANCE ORDINANCE: This matter has been tabled for further review.

NEW BUSINESS -

COMMISSION MEMBER RESIGNATIONS(S): Motion by Linda J. Luplow, second by Kevin J. Kreger, to accept Brian Bauer’s resignation from the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Building Authority. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Christine Beckrow, concurring with Supervisor Wardin’s recommendation, to appoint Walter Rohn to the Planning Commission to fill the vacancy, term expiring December 2009. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPOINTMENT: Motion by Linda J. Luplow, second by Christine Beckrow, concurring with Supervisor Wardin’s recommendation, to appoint Walter Rohn to the Richland Township Zoning Board of Appeals to complete the term vacated by Brian Bauer, expiring in December 2007. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

BUILDING AUTHORITY APPOINTMENT: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Linda J. Luplow, concurring with Supervisor Wardin’s recommendation, to appoint Walter Rohn to the Richland Township Building Authority to fill the term vacated by Brian Bauer, expiring in December 2007. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

SALARY COMPENSATION COMMISSION RESIGNATION: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Kevin J. Kreger, to accept the resignation for Walter Rohn from the Salary Compensation Commission. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

SALARY COMPENSATION APPOINTMENT: Motion by Kevin J. Kreger, second by Linda J. Luplow, concurring with Supervisor Wardin’s recommendations, to reappoint Scott Stapleton, term expiring in January 2012. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

SALARY COMPENSATION APPOINTMENT: Motion by Kevin J. Kreger, second by Brian R. Frederick, concurring with Supervisor Wardin’s recommendations, to appoint David King to fill the position vacated by Walter Rohn, term expiring in January 2011. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

FIRE LIEUTENANT APPOINTMENTS: Motion by Kevin J. Kreger, second by Linda J. Luplow, concurring with Chief Wade’s recommendations, to appoint both Mike Morse and Brad Breternitz to serve as Lieutenant’s for the Richland Township Fire Department, effective November 5, 2007. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

AMERICA RECYCLES DAY PROCLAMATION: Motion by Christine Beckrow, second by Linda J. Luplow, that Wednesday, November 15, 2007 be proclaimed as "America Recycles Day 2007", urging residents to participate in recycling and to purchase recycled goods, authorizing Supervisor Wardin and Clerk Kreger to sign on behalf of Richland Township. Unanimous vote. Motion carried.

MANAGER EVALUATION: Supervisor Wardin presented the results of the evaluations. Questions and comments were taken and answered.

CORRESPONDENCE: Written correspondence was received and filed.

PUBLIC COMMENT: John Shields asked if a Proclamation will be published for Brian Bauer. Bob Weiskirch thanked Renee for being available when ever he has been in with a problem.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Brian R. Frederick, second by Linda J. Luplow, to adjourn. Unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned – 8:12 P.M.

Respectfully submitted by:

Kevin J. Kreger Clerk